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Carnot engine takes in 3000 k cal of heat from a reservoir at 627°C and gives it to a sink at 27°C. The work done by the engine is:

a
4.2 X 106 J
b
8.4 x 106 J
c
16. 8 X 106 J
d
zero

detailed solution

Correct option is B

η=1-T2T1=WQ1 ⇒        W=Q11-T1T2=30001-300900                   =2000 kcal=8.4×106J

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